HAYDEN Panettiere has shared a tribute to her brother Jansen, one year after his tragic death.
The artist was found unconscious in his New York apartment, back in February 2023.
Hayden, 34, posted a sweet tribute to her brother on the first anniversary of his death.
The actress took to her Instagram profile, sharing a throwback photo of herself and Jansen.
The brother-sister duo played with a stray dog while wearing matching wetsuits in the snap.
Hayden captioned her post, “Today is the 1 year anniversary of my little brother’s passing.
“Know that I keep him in my heart, keep his things close. His AMAZING paintings are what I see when I wake up and when I go to sleep.
“Rest in peace my brother. One day we’ll meet again,” she closed.
FAN SUPPORT
Fans and friends flooded the comments section with their condolences on the difficult day.
“Sending you my deepest condolences Hayden,” one wrote.
“He’d be so proud of you and all your strength. Much love,” a second penned.
“You and your family are in my prayers I know the feeling way to much,” a third remarked.
“We all wish you the best going forward…” a fourth noted.
“We love you so much hayden he’s so proud of you,” a fifth gushed.
“So sorry for your loss,” another put shortly.
Hayden replied to the influx of love, writing back to her fans, “Thank you for all ur love.”
TRAGIC DEATH
On Sunday, February 19, 2023, Jansen Panettiere’s body was discovered inside his New York-area apartment.
A spokesperson for the local police department told The U.S. Sun: “We responded to a call on February 19, 2023 at 5:03 pm.
“Our detectives are currently continuing an investigation from that response, and we cannot provide further information at this time.”
TMZ was the first to report the tragic news about the star’s death.
Later, the Panettiere family said in a statement that Jansen died from an enlarged heart.
“Though it offers little solace, the Medical Examiner reported Jansen’s sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications,” they revealed.
“We sincerely appreciate the outpouring of love and support towards our family as we navigate this unthinkable loss, and ask that we be gifted our privacy during this time of mourning.
“We love you so much Jansen and you will be in our hearts forever.”
CHILD STAR
Jansen acted in shows including Even Stevens, Blue’s Clues, Robots, and Ice Age: The Meltdown.
He also had a recurring role as Truman X in Nickelodeon’s The X’s.
Jansen was also an accomplished artist, and frequently shared photos of his work from his latest collections.
Just two days before his sudden death, he proudly posted a new photo of his art along with a female friend.
Prints of his artwork can still be found on his website.
BROTHERLY LOVE
Hayden and Jansen remained close up until his death, and he posted a sweet photo of the pair just a month before his passing.
The siblings spoke about their relationship with TV Guide back in 2007.
The Nashville actress asked her brother: “What is it like having me as a sister?”
Jansen replied, “An inspiration.”
